Ala Moana Shopping Center

Ala Moana Center is Honolulu's huge open-air shopping center near Waikiki, known for local boutiques, luxury brands, dining, Centerstage shows and easy access from Ala Moana Beach Park.

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Ala Moana Shopping Center, Oahu

Time for some retail therapy? At the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, the largest open-air shopping center in the world, you will surely find what you are looking for, in a lush, tree-lined setting. Anchored by favorites like Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Target, Nordstrom and Old Navy, you will also find boutiques by international designers, including Prada, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. Easy to find and enhanced by free local performances, such as concert bands and hula shows, this is a key destination for many Oahu visitors.

At Ala Moana Shopping Center, you can pick up the latest "great read" from Barnes and Noble's and the necessary computer gadgets at the Apple Store. And for the shoe shoppers, you will find everything from Shoe Palace and Impossible Kicks to Foot Locker.

An international food court offers casual and low-priced options, such as Sbarros, Señor Pepé and Lahaina Chicken Company. Restaraurants are located mainly on the Upper Level 4, including the Mai Tai Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Romano's Macaroni Grill and Olive Garden. With over 350 shops and restaurants, you can spend a whole day at the Ala Moana Center.

Key Features

Large open-air shopping center in Honolulu
Located at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Set between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu
Across from Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
Home to luxury brands, department stores and local Hawaii shops
Dining ranges from food courts and cafes to sit-down restaurants
Centerstage hosts cultural programs, music and seasonal events
Open-air walkways, ponds and landscaping shape the setting
Extensive parking, with busy periods on weekends and holidays
Good add-on before or after beach time, dinner or a Waikiki stay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ala Moana Center different from a regular mall?

Its open-air layout is part of the experience. Walkways, courtyards, koi ponds, landscaping and gathering spaces give the center a Honolulu feel instead of a fully enclosed mainland mall setting.

What is Centerstage at Ala Moana Center?

Centerstage is the mall's performance area, where visitors may see hula, music, school programs, seasonal events or cultural performances depending on the schedule.

Why do local residents shop at Ala Moana Center too?

Ala Moana is not only a visitor stop. Locals come for department stores, restaurants, grocery shopping, services, casual meals, holiday events and Hawaii-based shops.

Can Ala Moana Center be combined with the beach?

Yes. Ala Moana Beach Park is across Ala Moana Boulevard, so it is easy to pair shopping, lunch or dinner with a beach walk, Magic Island sunset or time near the ocean.

What should photographers look for at Ala Moana Center?

The best photo details are often away from storefront signs: koi ponds, tropical plantings, open-air balconies, Centerstage, seasonal displays and glimpses toward the park and ocean.